Paths To Yoga Flashcards
What is Yoga to you? (Define yoga in your own words)
Yoga is an ancient practice for mind, body and soul. To me, it is life.
Why do you practice? Why do you want to teach?
I practice because I feel so good when I make time to get on my mat. I want to teach to help others find this same joy. The world feels like there is too much hate and people are hurting. It think yoga can help.
What is the goal of yoga? (Describe in your own words)
Finding ones true self, your own truth.
What is the meaning of OM?
OM is big, it can mean almost anything. OM is the Universe, the past, the present and the future, all that is, all that was
True or False - Sanskrit is a precursor to many languages including English?
True
What does Veda mean?
“Knowledge” in Sanskrit
What does guru mean?
Teacher; one who is very experienced
Where do the concepts of Koshas, Chakras and Prana come from?
What does Kosha mean?
How many Koshas are there?
What is the name for the central Koshas?
Name all five Koshas and what they relate to?
What is the symbolism of savasana and why is it so important?
Why is symbolism so important for teaching ideas about philosophy?
What is the name of the epic that the Bhagavad Gita comes from?
In legend who was the deity that transcribed the Mahabharata?
What are the three yogas of the Bhagaved Gita?
What is the name of the epic which contains stories of Rama, Sita, and Hanuman?
Who is half monkey / half human deity of faith and devotion?
Name the three deities of the great trinity and their energetic role in the trinity?
What is the feminine aspect of Shiva energy called?
Define karma yoga? Why is selfless service so important for spiritual seeker?
Define Jnana yoga? What are some of the ways that Jnana yoga is practiced?
Define Bhakti yoga? What are some ways that Bhakti yoga is practiced?
What does the word Buddha mean?
What came first Hinduism of Buddhism?
Embracing the power of Nataraja (the cosmic dancer)
What does the dwarf/demon (Apasmara) that Nataraja is standing on represent?
What does the ring of fire around Nataraja represent?
What does the right palm facing forward (abhaya) represent?
What does the Lotus pedestal represent?
Explain how embracing the power of Nataraja could support you as you work through the process to become a yoga teacher / any other endeavors?
Who are Ganesha parents?
Ganesha is the remover of __________________
What does Ganesha’s Big head symbolize?
What does Ganesha’s Large ears symbolize?
What does Ganesha’s Small eyes symbolize?
What does Ganesha’s Small mouth symbolize?
What does Ganesha’s Large belly symbolize?
What is Ganesha’s axe for?
What does the open palm facing forward (abhaya mudra) represent?
What is the significance of the mouse that is almost always with Ganesha?
What is the significance of the lotus flower and top in Ganesha’s hand?
What does the bowl with round balls (Modaka) in Ganesha’s hand represent?
In your own words how could the symbolism of Ganesha help you in your path to becoming a yoga teacher?
What do you think some of the benefits of using symbolism and myth are for a teacher teaching philosophy and spirituality?
Where do the eight limbs of yoga come from?
Who is the author of the yoga sutras?
How many sutras are in the yoga sutras?
What is the purpose of yoga, based on the yoga sutras?
What does Ashtanga mean?
List the eight limbs of yoga according to Patanjali’s yoga sutras?
What is the goal of the eight limbs of yoga?
What are some of the benefits to practicing seated meditation?
What does Tantra mean?
True or False, Tantra is mainly a sexual practice?
What does Hatha mean?
How many yoga poses are described in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
What is the goal of Hatha Yoga Pradipika?
Is it the same goal as the yoga sutras?
Name at least five different styles of physical (Hatha) yoga?
What does Nadi mean?
How many Nadi’s are said to be in the body?
How many Chakras are in the body?
What does Bandha mean?
How many Bandhas are there?
What is it called when you use all three?
What are the three Gunas?
Rajas, Sattva, Tamas
What are the three Gunas?
Rajas, Sattva, Tamas
